This week Shawn and I went in for his/her doctor appointments. I had some blood work done at my annual gyno exam that indicated (yet again) that I need to get my eating habits in control. I think it's been like 10 years since I've been to a family physician, so we had a couples-building experience and met with Dr. David.
Things went pretty well for me, but Shawn's results were not too great. In the 2 years we've been dating, he's had some worrisome symptoms, but hasn't been to the doctor about them. I can relate--it's hard to go see a doctor when you know he/she is going to tell you that the fault is your own and you need to diet/exercise :p
He found out that he is hypertensive (very high blood pressure), has sleep apnea, has potential thickening of the heart wall, and is type 2 diabetic. After a follow-up appointment with a Cardiologist, they aren't as concerned about his heart anymore. He just needs follow up appointments to monitor the condition.The doctor has started him on blood pressure medication, and he has to take his own blood pressure daily and record it. He has a follow up appointment in a month to see if they need to adjust his dosage. He's also taking pills for the diabetes, and has to check his blood sugar levels daily. He's met with a nutritionist to get some suggestions for the proper foods to eat. And he meets with another doctor in a month to deal with his sleeping disorder.
WHEW! It's a lot to take in, and a lot of concerning things. Being forced to make a lifestyle change is not the nicest way to implement change, but it's for his health and well being. Hopefully those habits will encourage me to take better care of myself as well. Healthy meals and regular exercise would do wonders for me too.
He's such a wonderful guy, and so good to me. I'm so glad we've found good doctors, and that we have each other.
As a side note--Shawn's been growing a beard and it's majorly hunky :) Goodnight! More updates as I know them!
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